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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Khadine Bennett speaks at a forum hosted by State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) and State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston). Panelist told the audience advocacy groups are doubling their efforts to combat policies from the new presidential administration.

Panel discusses civil liberties in Trump era

February 28, 2017

Local lawmakers and activists told an audience at a discussion Monday evening that advocacy groups are doubling their efforts to combat policies from the new presidential administration. State Sen....

Know your ballot: Voters consider constitutional amendment on transportation funding

November 1, 2016

Illinois voters are being asked to decide on a constitutional amendment that would block legislators from using funds slated for transportation projects for anything other than their outlined purpose....

Evanston residents gather at Tommy Nevin’s Pub to watch the first presidential debate. The viewing party was hosted by Democratic Reps. Laura Fine and Robyn Gabel and state Sen. Daniel Biss.

Democratic state reps host first presidential debate viewing at Nevin’s Pub

September 27, 2016

Laughter and clapping filled Tommy Nevin’s Pub on Monday night during the first presidential debate, as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump squared off on domestic and foreign issues. More than 100 people...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) attends a City Council meeting. At a Monday meeting, aldermen approves pay raises for the future City Council and city clerk.

Experts discuss environmental legislation at town hall in Evanston

September 13, 2016

Evanston residents gathered for an environmental town hall hosted by state legislators Monday night to listen to proposals for new green laws. Five panelists from groups such as the Sierra Club and...

State Senator Daniel Biss addresses roughly 70 local residents at an Evanston town hall meeting Tuesday evening focused on the state budget impasse. Biss broke down the circumstances behind the impasse, explaining what has happened in Springfield since Gov. Bruce Rauner entered office.

State officials break down state budget impasse, other unresolved issues at Evanston town hall meeting

June 15, 2016

When state Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) said she was “irked” by the media's reporting that there is no compromise or collaboration in Springfield amid the budget impasse, some locals saw the issue...

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